Fostering is like temporary ownership — you take care of your foster as though it were your own. When you foster with us, you’re not alone. We’re here to support you every step of the way with an assigned a Foster Coordinator to help guide your journey. They’re our volunteers who answer your questions, check in on your foster animal’s progress, collect photos, etc.
Fosters give dogs a chance to heal, grow, and thrive while living in their home. Fosters are the dog’s advocate for all things medical, communicating any medical concerns to the Evergreen Pug Rescue Medical Director and, if available, helping get their foster to/from veterinary appointments.
Fosters play a vital role in the adoption process. Your insights and experience with your foster pug are invaluable, and you’ll always have a say in selecting their future family. After all, who knows your foster dog better than you? By fostering, you’re not just offering a temporary home—you’re helping shape the next chapter of a pug’s life.
At Evergreen Pug Rescue, we are proud to be a 100% foster-based pug rescue. Here, every pug in our care lives in a home—not a boarding facility. Ever. This sets Evergreen Pug Rescue apart!
We believe that fostering is essential for rescue pugs to thrive. Living in a home environment allows them to adjust to daily life, build trust, and reveal their unique personalities. This helps ensure we can find the best-fit forever home for each dog. Boarding facilities, while convenient, cannot provide the socialization and personal attention that fosters offer, which is crucial for a smooth transition to a forever family.
Fostering typically lasts 2 to 4 weeks, as most pugs are adopted within that timeframe. However, some adoptions happen faster, while others may take longer. Unlike some rescues, we prioritize finding suitable foster placements before bringing pugs into care. This approach ensures that pugs stay in one home until adoption, minimizing the stress caused by unnecessary moves.
If a foster placement isn’t working out, we’ll transfer the pug to another home. But we’ve found that taking our time to match fosters leads to better outcomes for everyone involved.
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